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Easter! Resurrection and new life; a new life shared from an earthen tomb. This has been the meaning of life for Christians for two thousand years. There is nothing more secure, nothing more lasting. Come share the thrill of proclaiming this truth through your life as a priest, religious or deacon. Contact Fr. Chris Lemieux, Vocations Director, Archdiocese of Toronto 416-968-0997
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Reminders for Sacramental Preparation Confirmation Retreat will be held at Our Lady Sorrows in the parish hall on: Group B (surnames N to Z) – April 14 from 3 to 6:15pm Please note: An integral part of the retreat is attendance at the 5:15pm Mass. Please email
[email protected] only if you need to switch groups. Confirmation Dates 2018 – All Masses are at 7:30pm Wed., May 9 (surnames A !F) = Tues., May 15 (surnames G !N) = Wed., May 16 (surnames O !Z) We ask that you keep the young people of our parish in your prayers as they celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation this Easter Season. Liturgy of the Word with Children – All children (4-10 yrs) are welcome to participate in this program during the 9:30am Sunday Mass. Children go as a group to the parish hall after opening prayers to hear the Liturgy of the Word from the Children’s Lectionary and discuss the Gospel message at their level of understanding. Please note that access to the hall is through the west glassed-in stairwell. Roof/Maintenance Fund Update – To date, we have raised $61,465towardsthisfund. If yourfamilyhasnotyetsupportedtheongoing renovation needs of the parish, there is an opportunity for you to support your parish church/family by making a donation towards the Roof/Maintenance Fund. Your kind consideration and support is greatly appreciated. Pledge cards are available at the entrance to the church or you can simply put your donation into an envelope marked “Roof Fund”, and place it in with the regular collection. Thank you so much! TODAY is Refugee Resettlement Donation Sunday – Please support the refugee families sponsored by Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. You can help in a very concrete way by purchasing items to help equip their apartments and provide books, school supplies, etc. for their children. Please come to the parish hall after Mass this weekend, and select an item to purchase and donate. Register your choice with a volunteer and bring the item to the church hall before or after Mass on Saturday, April 14, or Sunday, April 15. Thank you for your generosity! OLS PARISH SUMMER CAMP – July 15–20 – OLS Parish is offering a new summer program: Totus Tuus. Children & youth are invited to sign up for this fun-filled, faith-nurturing summer camp. Day Program for students in Grades 1-6 (9am-2:30pm). Cost of $75 for the week includes lunch, snacks & camp t-shirt. Evening Program for students in Grades 7-12 (7-9pm). Cost of $20 for the week includes refreshments & a camp t-shirt. Limited space! First come, first served. Email
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Please join us as we pray for the following announced intentions… Intention(s): Offered by: Monday, 9am z Joe Flynn Kathleen Callanan Tuesday, 9am ... of Bridie Hallinan Kathleen Callanan Wednesday, 9am z Elizabeth Montrichard Anique Asher Thursday, 9am z Maureen Keane Philip Keane & family Friday, 9am ... of Anna Baj family Saturday, 9am z John McBride Roberta Clough 5:15pm = Celebrated for the needs of all members of our parish family % Sunday, 8am z Lola Blasutti Brian & Doretta Wilson 9:30am z John Wiseman Theresa & Leo Hogan 11am z Paul Murray Margaret Tipping 12:30pm ... of Paul & Carole Anne Kerrigan Kerrigan family
Living the Gospel through immediate mental health services – Mental health problems can escalate if not addressed quickly. That’s why the five Catholic Family Services agencies in the Archdiocese of Toronto now offer walk-in counselling. This initiative can often meet clients’ need without requiring longer term counselling. Clients report a clinically significant increase in confidence that they can tackle their problems. By supporting ShareLife, you’re helping restore hope to those in crisis. Please give generously! iOur 2018 parish goal is $460,000. Visit www.sorrows.ca to view our current total. i Lectio Divina: Time (Ecclesiastes 3:1-17) – April 8, St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica Vespers (evening prayer) at 7pm followed by Lectio Divina from 7:30pm-8:15pm. All are welcome! Visit www.archtoronto.org/lectio
Easter Retreat with Fr. Jacques Philippe: The Eight Doors of the Kingdom Sat., April 14, 9am-3pm – Newman Centre Catholic Mission at the University of Toronto Ticket $30 (lunch included). Register at www.easterretreatnewman.eventbrite.ca Looking Ahead Seminar – Saturday, April 14, 9am, Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery Learn more about the peace of mind that comes from planning ahead, burial options at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Catholic Teachings on cremation, how to plan your funeral in advance at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home and the importance of memorializing a loved one. RSVP 905 851 5822 or email
[email protected]. Refreshments will be provided. Giant Garage Sale – Saturday, April 14, 9am-3pm, Holy Angels Church Hall Get a jump on spring and the garage sale season. Browse through books, jewelry, clothing, buy a 50-50 draw ticket and enjoy lunch and baked goods. Free event. Call 416 225 1691 for more info. Kaleidoscope – Thurs., April 19, 6-9pm, Fr. John Redmond Catholic Secondary School You’re invited to a “Kaleidoscope” of art, featuring Visual Art in various mediums ranging from traditional to contemporary), Dance, Drama and Music performances from the students of Fr. John Redmond Catholic Secondary School For information call 416 393 5540.
INDEED HE IS RISEN!
John Thornhill sm
Mass Intentions This Week: April 9–15
Readings • Acts 4.32–35 • 1 John 5.1–6 • John 20.19-31
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aint John’s gospel, written long after the other three gospels, is a meditation upon the events of the Saviour’s life filled with Resurrection light. It is not surprising, therefore, that the gospel readings for the Sundays of the Easter season are from the fourth gospel. Today’s readings are a celebration of the Resurrection faith that makes it possible to know and enter into the Paschal Mystery. They come to a climax with the story of how the original ‘doubting Thomas’ found faith. This gospel invites us to share the experience of the disciples, finding faith through the coming of the Lord into their midst on the evening of his Resurrection Day. What a dramatic situation – they are to meet the one whom they have deserted and abandoned to his fate. There is no word of reproach, no reference to what A celebration of Easter Faith has taken place, only ‘Peace be with you’ and again ‘Peace be with you’ – you are forgiven come once more into my friendship. Their finding faith is a meeting with God’s generous and reconciling love. And he sends them forth with the good news of the forgiveness of sins. For many faith does not come easy and they are helped by the testimony that echoes down through the centuries of hard headed Thomas - as he owns that it is indeed the crucified one - the one who shared the deepest darkness of the world we have made – to whom we can entrust ourselves, as our ‘Lord’ and our ‘God’. The Resurrection faith today’s liturgy celebrates is a faith which must find expression in action. The reading from Acts describes the first community of Christian faith, no longer a group of discouraged and disillusioned followers, but galvanised into action: sustained by the power of the apostles’ witness, united in heart and soul, sharing what they had with those in need. The apostolic witness and preaching are echoed for us in the reading from John’s first letter. The faith that unites believers in the Resurrection is a ‘victory’ – not a victory achieved by violence and power, but the triumph that belongs to those who have truly learned the ways of the Risen Lord – whose greeting was ‘Peace’ and the forgiveness of sins. Authentic Resurrection faith awakens a sense of responsibility and brings a call to mission: ‘As the Father sent me, so am I sending you’.
Saturday Morning Study Series: Understanding the Holy Eucharist 10am at St. Leo’s Church Basement Meeting Room Fr. Frank Carpinelli will conduct an Easter Study Series on the following: • April 21 – The Eucharist: Biblical Roots in Revealing Human Love; • April 28 – The Eucharist as Sacrifice/Meal; • May 5 – The Eucharist as Sacrament/Memorial. Admission is free; however, any donation to St. Leo’s parish is welcome. Interfaith Festival – Sunday, April 29, 2-6pm, Tibetan Cultural Centre Join Etobicoke faith groups of many creeds & backgrounds, uniting in celebration of shared values & showing unity in diversity. Enjoy traditional foods & performances representative of a variety of faith traditions. Free admission, RSVP requested by April 25. Email
[email protected]. Life in the Spirit Conference: Refreshed & Renewed April28-29,9am-4pm,St.Mary’sCatholicAcademy Brought to you by the Charismatic Renewal Council of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Join us for a day of anointed praise & worship, reflections, and interactive spiritual activities. Lunch provided – registration required. Email
[email protected]. Mary, Mother of God School - Now Registering for September 2018/2019 Have you heard of Mary, Mother of God School? We are an affordable, private school (Grades K-12), deeply rootedintheCatholictraditionandlocatedintheRoncesvalles/Parkdalearea.Wehaveanexcellentacademic program, a dynamic and joyful student life, and small classes where each student is known and loved. For more information please visit our website at www.marymotherofgodschool.org or call us at 416-531-7897.
